Research Article
Knowledge and Attitude of Congolese Women of Childbearing Age Regarding the Risks and Consequences of Self-Medication: A Cross-Sectional Study
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2024
Pages:
163-175
Received:
20 May 2024
Accepted:
18 June 2024
Published:
29 July 2024
Abstract: Introduction: Regulations on the sell and use of medicines in the Democratic Republic of Congo are at a rudimentary level. Self-medication is frequently used and it practice in all country, and in all social categories. It is the first therapeutic remedy used by the Congolese, before going to a hospital institution, if and only if the disease persists or worsens. The concern lies in the practice of self-medication among women of childbearing age. Hence the objective of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Congolese women of childbearing age regarding the risks and consequences of self-medication. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study, with an analytical aim, carried out among women of childbearing age, in Kinshasa town, during the period from March 15 to November 30, 2022. The selection of participants was made in the 4 districts of the Town, by taking women who met our criteria of selection. Study parameters included sociodemographics, prevalence, and determinants of self-medication. Results: In total, 402 subjects have been enroled (mean age 27.3 ±8.4), women in the age group of 25-34 years (53.5%), singles (56.0%), with a high level of education (76.4%) and having a profession (59.2%). The majority of women knew the person authorized to prescribe the medications (78.6%), knew of the existence of self-medication (77.4%), and even practiced it (76.4%); but the majority (78.1%) were unaware of the dangers resulting from the practice of self-medication. The majority of them (64.4%) are victims of complications from self-medication. Civil status and religion remain therisk factors independently associated withself-medication. Conclusion: The Congolese woman of childbearing age, single and with a high level of education, knows the role of the Doctor in medical prescription, knows the existence and practice of self-medication, while ignoring the dangers that can result from it, despite She herself is a victim of complications from self-medication. This practice had as risk factors, marital status and religion.
Abstract: Introduction: Regulations on the sell and use of medicines in the Democratic Republic of Congo are at a rudimentary level. Self-medication is frequently used and it practice in all country, and in all social categories. It is the first therapeutic remedy used by the Congolese, before going to a hospital institution, if and only if the disease persi...
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Research Article
Factors Associated with Family Planning: A Secondary Analysis of Senegal's DHS 2019
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2024
Pages:
176-182
Received:
13 June 2024
Accepted:
16 July 2024
Published:
29 July 2024
Abstract: Background. In Senegal, despite numerous interventions, the family planning rate has stagnated since 2016. The aim of this study is to analyze the determinants of modern contraceptive use in Senegal in 2019. Methods. This study is a secondary analysis of data from the 2019 Senegal Demographic and Health Survey. The sample consisted of 8998 women aged 15 to 49 years. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed. The dependent variable was the use of a modern contraceptive method (yes/no). STATA.15 software was used. Results. Women using any method of contraception accounted for 18.8%. Those using long-acting methods were more numerous, with implants (37.4%) and injections (29.6%) respectively. Women using the pill were 14.8%. The majority of women had received information about family planning from television (46%) and radio (42.2%). The factors associated with modern contraception were age, women's education (ORaj 1.48 [1.21-1.81]), marital status (ORaj 7.18 [5.29-9.74]), average (ORaj 1.58 [1.18-2.12]) and high (1.62 [1.15-2.27]) socioeconomic status, and receipt of information by radio (ORaj 1.31 [1.08-1.58]). Conclusion. This study has shown that, as part of a multisectoral approach, decision-makers should strengthen women's empowerment (education and income-generating activities). Radio should also be given priority as a means of promoting family planning in Senegal.
Abstract: Background. In Senegal, despite numerous interventions, the family planning rate has stagnated since 2016. The aim of this study is to analyze the determinants of modern contraceptive use in Senegal in 2019. Methods. This study is a secondary analysis of data from the 2019 Senegal Demographic and Health Survey. The sample consisted of 8998 women ag...
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Wembosongo Shokanga Michel
